UTSA and HCAP offer several scholarships for students studying Public Health.
Applications open each year in February and close on April 1. To apply, please create a profile in the UTSA Scholarship Hub.
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:
- Must have graduated from a high school in Webb County, Texas or be a current resident of Webb County at the time of application – may require proof of residency.
- Must plan to enroll on a full-time basis and be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree within the College for Health, Community and Policy at UTSA.
- Master or PhD degree in any of the following:
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Public Administration
- Demography
- Social Work
- Health, Community and Policy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Undergraduate degree in any of the following:
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Public Administration and Policy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Health, Aging and Society
- Healthcare Management
- Nutrition and Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Kinesiology
- Public Health
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students (on a scale of 4.0).
- Supplemental Questions
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- How many semester credit hours do you plan to enroll in for Fall 2024?
- How many hours do you plan to enroll in for Spring 2025?
- When is your expected graduation date?
- Please attach a 500-750 word essay explaining how this fund will help accomplish your academic goals.
- Students must have a minimum overall cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0-point scale.
- Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
- Must be enrolled in the BS in Public Health Program at the undergraduate level as Junior or Senior status.
- Award priority will be given for students graduated from one of the following area school districts: Edgewood ISD, Harlandale ISD, San Antonio ISD, South San Antonio ISD, Southside ISD, Southwest ISD.
- Must be a full-time student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours in their coursework) towards their graduation.
In order to be considered for selection, all applicants must submit an essay that addresses the following topics:
- Long-term public health career goals/Graduate School
- What are the two major public health challenges you see in San Antonio and how do you envision solving those challenges a public health professional through your degree?
Each part should be clearly labeled within your statement. Total personal statement should be 500-700 words maximum.
- Students must have a minimum overall cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0-point scale.
- Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
- Must be enrolled in the BS in Public Health Program at the undergraduate level as Junior or Senior status.
- Award priority will be given for students graduated from one of the following area school districts: Edgewood ISD, Harlandale ISD, San Antonio ISD, South San Antonio ISD, Southside ISD, Southwest ISD.
- Must be a full-time student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours in their coursework) towards their graduation.
In order to be considered for selection, all applicants must submit an essay that addresses the following topics:
- Long-term public health career goals/Graduate School
- What are the two major public health challenges you see in San Antonio and how do you envision solving those challenges a public health professional through your degree?
Each part should be clearly labeled within your statement. Total personal statement should be 500-700 words maximum.
